Yoshihara Jiro
“I must confess now that I am tormented with the fact that there have been times that I have been unable to draw a single circle satisfactorily. The fact that I have been unable to draw a single line makes me study the fundamental principles of art. Then, there remains a possibility of infinity in the form of endless trail. It means a dialogue with myself that I face the circle I have drawn. I determine then whether my turmoil or compromise with my circle has come to an end or not. Often the dissatisfaction of what I have done never leaves me.” -- Yoshihara Jiro
During the 1960s, while still acting as the leader of Gutai Art Association, Yoshihara began focusing more on the maturation of his style and content. As a result of his next level self-improvement, he devised an enduring signature, the Enso/Circle series, and added in a new identity for himself.
Having been able to look back to his older works, Yoshihara realized that he had been repeating using line strokes, circles, and triangles in his paintings. The replication of circles through the years was created subconsciously due to his admiration and interest in Zen calligraphy. He started painting with calligraphic (kanji) characters in a manner of combining writing and painting.
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